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Jane, CEO

“How do I reduce our overall costs (TCO) and boost productivity to always keep

ahead of the competition?”

Your success is important to us. As you strive to secure your sustainable ad-vantage, we recognize your key challenges:

Lee, COO/Production Manager

“How do I keep track of market developments like mass customization batch

size one, real time automation or total process visibility, affecting our production?”

Andrew, Supply Chain/Procurement

“How do I minimize uncertainties in my procurement processes to an

absolute minimum?”

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SMART PROCESSES FOR HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY

Bossard Smart Factory Logistics as a new manufacturing mindset In today’s fast moving world, manufacturing and production are the true drivers of growth. The better, the leaner, and the smarter you make your factory, the more likely you’ll succeed in the market.

We want you to become the best possible factory you can be with our Smart Factory Logistics methodology.

Greg, Bossard

„ Bossard is a pioneer in the field of logi-stics solutions for B- and C-parts. We are comitted to help you in positioning your company, your brand and your pro-ducts ahead of others.”

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„Quantifiable benefits monthby month – with SmartFactory Logistics to success.“

Thomas Siegenthaler Manager Production Traction ConvertersABB, Switzerland

„1,800 working hours per year saved – more

time for our clients.“

Nihad Zaugg Buyer,

Signal AG, Switzerland

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COMPREHENSIVE LOGISTICS SERVICE

Simple process – efficient and reliable supply chain Smart Factory Logistics is an end to end service for managing your B- and C-parts. It is a time tested and proven methodology that helps to uncover hidden potential for productivity impro-vement.

The Smart Factory Logistics Systems constantly monitor stock levels. With our software ARIMS, demand is anticipated and order management is seamless. Material delivery is direct to the point-of-use.

Automatic demand recognition

Point of use replenishment Consolidation and delivery

Seamless order management

Smart factory logistics

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KEY FEATURES

B2B ERP integration ready Real time data Personalized dashboard Graphical analysis and reports

From the fully automated and flexible SmartBin to the informa-tive SmartLabel with real-time information and to traditional Kanban systems: Your requirements determine our system.

With an easy to use interface, intuitive features and highly intelligent analytics, ARIMS is the operation dashboard of Smart Factory Logistics. Engineered with the latest software technologies, it enables M2M Communication. It is time-tested and a proven technology.

Systems

ARIMS - Supply chain collaborative platform

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ORDER RELEASE

REAL TIME ORDER AND DELIVERY INFORMATION

REFILL RECOGNITION

AUTOMATED ERROR RECOGNITION ( )FLEXIBLE PLACEMENT ( )

POINT OF USE ( )CONNECTED TO THEONLINE PLATFORM ARIMS

Fully automated Semi automated Manual Web-based

OUR OFFERING

Customized solutions for your challenges

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Bossard Smart Factory Logistics offers you the solution that is precisely tailored to your needs.

Focus on your core compentence, knowing that your steady supply is guaranteed. Smart Factory Logistics Solutions are the key to smooth and seamless supply chain performance.

Solutions

Mobile app for smart devices Operation dashboard Interactive program management Last-mile operation dashboard

SOLUTION DESCRIPTION

DEMAND MANAGEMENT Bossard Smart Factory Logistics Systems are ready for use and ensure article availability.

ON-TIME DELIVERY Select delivery method from accepting supply at the receiving area up to work cell replenishment.

EXPERT SUPPORT

Our experts are available to design, maintain and optimize your system and offer additionaladvisory services.

ARIMS Stay in control by receiving personalized and real time data. Optimize your supply chain through interactive progam management and a mobile app.

CUSTOMIZABLE OPTIONS

Customize your solutions package with further solutions such a as: Supplier Base Consolidation ERP Integration Last-Mile Management Etc.

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Smart Pallets are used to store heavy and bulky items with a high volume. Material weighing up to 1,000 kg can be managed.

The material at the assembly line is optimized by Bossard, fully automated and reliable. Our systems (i.e. SmartBin flex) are mobile and wireless – ensuring you the maximum mobility.

SMART FACTORY LOGISTICS

Blueprint

The optimum quantity always available at your work-cell – ergonomically integrated into your operations. Our systems (i.e. SmartLabel) are proven to fit into your factory layout.

Workcell

Assembly line

Bulky goods area

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Supermarket area

Operation dashboard

Keep control by receiving real time data for meaningful analysis and total transparency. Our appli-cation software ARIMS optimizes

your stock levels with state ofthe art analytics tools

and mobile apps.

Real time information and total trans-parency – these core competences lead

you to maximum reliability and availa-bility. Bossard systems (i.e. SmartBin)

optimize your stock according to your needs.

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AHEAD OF COMPETITION

5 immediate benefits ofSmart Factory Logistics

1. Increased agility

Using advanced embedded sensor technology, Smart Factory Logistics Systems automatically recognize manufacturing demand fluctuation. This allows the supply chain to respond with increased agility.

2. Improved predictability

ARIMS application software analyzes big data to uncover meaningful patterns, which increases supply chain predictability and efficiency.

3. Leaner process

Maximum savings on ordermanagement cost

Significant reduction in material handling cost

Lowest inventory holding cost Highest availability

4. Maximum flexibility

Smart Factory Logistics Systems are engineered to suit different manufacturing environments and production setups. This ensures maximum operation flexibility.

5. Proven productivity

Based on the value-stream-mapping methodology, Smart Factory Logistics Advisory provides expertise for continuous and sustainable productivity improvement. Execution focused, result oriented.

Tracy, Bossard

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OUR BUSINESS MODEL

Smart Factory Logistics as part of the whole

From years of cooperation with our customers we know what achieves proven and sustainable impact. We have identified what it takes to strengthen the competitiveness of our customers. Therefore we support our customers in three strategic core areas.

Firstly, when finding optimal product solutions, that is in the evaluation and use of the best fas-tening part for the particular function intended in our customers‘ products.

Secondly, from the moment in which our customers begin to develop a new product, our application engineering delivers the smartest solutions for all possible fastening challenges.

And thirdly, optimising our clients' productions in a smart and lean way with Smart Factory Logistics, our methodology, with intelligent logistics systems and tailor-made solutions.

Understood as a promise to our customers, „Proven Productivity” contains two elements: Firstly, that it demonstrably works. And secondly, that it sustainably and measurably improves the productivity and competitiveness of our customers.

And this for us is a philosophy which motivates us every day to always be one step ahead.

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